Lilly Fights to Raise Age to Buy Harmful Tobacco Products to 21

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to combat teenage smoking, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, introduced legislation that increases the age to buy tobacco products to 21.  “I’ve said it time and time again that if you don’t have your health, you don’t...

Harper Encourages Residents to Apply for Sidewalk Repair Project

CHICAGO – Looking to help residents with their neighborhood sidewalk repairs, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is encouraging neighbors to apply for the city’s annual Shared Cost Sidewalk Program. “Applications for have recently opened for this great program which...

Welch-Backed Effort to Reduce Gun Violence Signed into Law

HILLSIDE, Ill. –A measure backed by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside aimed at curbing gun violence and saving lives be creating commonsense licensing standards for gun dealers was signed into law Thursday.  “This new law is an important step in the right...

Manley Applauds Signing of Gun Dealer Licensing Bill

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – A measure backed by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, aimed at curbing gun violence and saving lives be creating commonsense licensing standards for gun dealers was signed into law Thursday. “We are all aware of the alarmingly commonplace,...